Health and Physical Education (MEd) (Online)
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1 Professional Core | ||
| EDUF 6115 | Educational Psychology: Achievement for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUF 6116 | Educational Research Methods | 3 |
| Area 1 Total | 6 | |
| Area 2 Concentration | ||
| Health Education: | ||
| Select 3-6 credits from any HESC 5___G courses | 3-6 | |
| Physical Education: | ||
| PHED 6116 | Analysis of Teaching Behavior in Physical Education | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Physical Education for Children | ||
| Middle Level Physical Education | ||
| Physical Education in the Secondary School | ||
| Select 12-15 credits from the following: | 12-15 | |
| Curriculum Development in Physical Education | ||
| Social Development in Physical Education: Working with At-Risk Students | ||
| Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sports | ||
| Assessment in Physical Education | ||
| Teaching P-12 Fitness | ||
| Physical Education for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Funding and Grants | ||
| Selected Topics in Physical Education | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Physical Education | ||
| Independent Study | ||
HESC, PHED or other approved course | ||
| Area 2 total | 24 | |
| Area 3 Other Requirements | ||
| PHED 6000 | Health and Physical Education Exit Exam | 0 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Admission Requirements
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores)
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications
Additional Program Requirements
- Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies
- Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" or below in more than two (2) graduate courses
- A minimum of 27 hours of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (75%). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence
- A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of transfer credit or courses taken at CSU prior to full admission to a masters degree program may be applied toward the degree. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below cannot be transferred. The student’s advisor and the coordinator of the program in which the student is enrolled must approve any courses transferred
- All degree requirements must be completed within seven (7) years of first enrollment.
- Students must pass a written comprehensive examination